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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: Beaver Knocker]
#8615317
Yesterday at 05:10 PM
Yesterday at 05:10 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
Iowa
trapdog1
trapper
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trapper
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Iowa
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I'm only three years in and still inexperienced, but I would say the top three overhyped things are as follows:
Lure: I have yet to catch a coyote on lure (yes, I'm inexperienced) Imo a well-placed snare outperforms every time, and lighter too!
Trapping in the water for coon: I like to be near water, but a DP on a trail works better imo.
Finding 'the' spot for a coyote trap: I'd rather gang set snares on 20 faint trails than try to find 'the spot' every time. I took five coyotes off of roughly 60 acres with just snares, including a really old smart one that knew where all my traps are.
A caveat to all I've said above; I am yet inexperienced and my opinions may change as a branch out and cover more territory and get more traps out. I think with experience you will learn that pocket sets in the water will by far out perform DPs. Pockets will also catch bonus rats and mink.
American Karens - not a fan
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: Shakeyjake]
#8615324
Yesterday at 05:33 PM
Yesterday at 05:33 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
New Mexico then went to sodak
TravC
"MCnasty"
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"MCnasty"
Joined: Mar 2007
New Mexico then went to sodak
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Taking a breeder right off the hop makes things a lot easier with wolf trapping...... if your goal is to take out the entire pack. That ain't overhyped. Speaking about coyotes not a wolf guy
I told ya three times already....the laws on my side
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: Wright Brothers]
#8615327
Yesterday at 05:36 PM
Yesterday at 05:36 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
williams,mn
trapper les
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Mar 2011
williams,mn
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Vechile maintenance.
Just catch more furs and buy new trucks.
With ac of course.
I got to sell these coons to pay for this truck
to catch more coon.
Try and smile. Just a couple more drywall finishing jobs and I can afford to trap till I’m broke again…
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: eric space]
#8615377
Yesterday at 07:14 PM
Yesterday at 07:14 PM
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Joined: Dec 2016
Jackson Co, KS
NEYotetrapper
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Dec 2016
Jackson Co, KS
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Swivels on the end of a snare. Agree! And the plastic trapper's cap to prevent dirt from getting under you trap pan as you bed the trap and thus eliminate the need for a pan cover.
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: TravC]
#8615415
Yesterday at 07:56 PM
Yesterday at 07:56 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
SD
Boone Liane
trapper
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trapper
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SD
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Big pans
Colored objects
Secret sets
Secret methads
Colored lures
How important targeting alpha males is in a depredation setting
How important alpha males are
Oh I almost forgot about colored or glow in the dark bait/lure! And yeah, the whole “you gotta get the alpha first”. Haha Guess who the easiest one to get is!?!? The bold aggressive “alpha”!
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8615445
Yesterday at 08:38 PM
Yesterday at 08:38 PM
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Joined: Jan 2013
sw iowa
Outlaw99
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Jan 2013
sw iowa
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I’m really trying to stay well behaved on this one
Not everyone likes me, but not everyone matters
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: Outlaw99]
#8615465
Yesterday at 08:58 PM
Yesterday at 08:58 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
The Hill Country of Texas
Leftlane
"HOSS"
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"HOSS"
Joined: Dec 2009
The Hill Country of Texas
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I’m really trying to stay well behaved on this one
Let's add IA slop.
What"s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8615479
Yesterday at 09:10 PM
Yesterday at 09:10 PM
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Joined: May 2011
Montana
beartooth trapr
trapper
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trapper
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Montana
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Pan caps, trap setters, white colored trap dip.
Let me sugar coat this
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8615485
Yesterday at 09:12 PM
Yesterday at 09:12 PM
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Joined: May 2011
Montana
beartooth trapr
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trapper
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Montana
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Coni-bears stands also. And drowning rods 
Let me sugar coat this
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: foxkidd44]
#8615488
Yesterday at 09:15 PM
Yesterday at 09:15 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
williams,mn
trapper les
trapper
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trapper
Joined: Mar 2011
williams,mn
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Not setting traps barehanded….or setting undyed,untaxed traps
"Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who do not."
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: trapper les]
#8615490
Yesterday at 09:16 PM
Yesterday at 09:16 PM
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Joined: Jan 2013
sw iowa
Outlaw99
trapper
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trapper
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sw iowa
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Not setting traps barehanded….or setting undyed,untaxed traps Les, now they’re taxing your traps in Minnesota too? Things are getting out of hand up there
Not everyone likes me, but not everyone matters
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: beartooth trapr]
#8615510
Yesterday at 09:56 PM
Yesterday at 09:56 PM
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Joined: Aug 2010
PA
PAskinner
trapper
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trapper
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PA
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Coni-bears stands also. And drowning rods Those are both speed things. Not necessary, but it's not that they don’t work.
Right now I’m having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I’ve forgotten this before.
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Re: Most overhyped trapping thing??
[Re: trapdog1]
#8615551
Yesterday at 10:47 PM
Yesterday at 10:47 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
southern Indiana
blackoak
trapper
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trapper
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southern Indiana
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I'm only three years in and still inexperienced, but I would say the top three overhyped things are as follows:
Lure: I have yet to catch a coyote on lure (yes, I'm inexperienced) Imo a well-placed snare outperforms every time, and lighter too!
Trapping in the water for coon: I like to be near water, but a DP on a trail works better imo.
Finding 'the' spot for a coyote trap: I'd rather gang set snares on 20 faint trails than try to find 'the spot' every time. I took five coyotes off of roughly 60 acres with just snares, including a really old smart one that knew where all my traps are.
A caveat to all I've said above; I am yet inexperienced and my opinions may change as a branch out and cover more territory and get more traps out. I think with experience you will learn that pocket sets in the water will by far out perform DPs. Pockets will also catch bonus rats and mink. I agree. you can't beat a pocket set for coons, plus they catch mink and rats.
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